Coin and Paper Money Collecting/1904 Roosevelt coin

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Expert: Dan Moore - 9/3/2009


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Hi, I appreciate you taking the time to answer our questions. It is great to have access to someone willing to share their knowlege. When I was digging on one of my vacant lot I found a dime. At first it appeared to be a regular dime but after a closer look I realized it has a minting date of 1904 D. The coin is a Roosevelt dime...I didnt think Roosevelt dimes were minted until the 1940's. Can you tell me anything about this coin? Is it a misprint? Thanks again!

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Debra,

You need to have an expert look at that coin with a strong magnifier to determine its real date -- it's not possible to be a 1904.  My bet is corrosion from being buried has altered the surface of the coin, making it look like 1904.

Dan

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My strong familiarity with all U.S. Mint coins, extensive reference library, and close relationships with many other dealers allows me to identify just about any coin made in the USA. I receive regular updates to all the current price guides -- both wholesale & retail -- to provide accurate values. So, with a good description or pictures, I should be able to identify and value any U.S. coin you have.

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I've been a coin dealer since the 1980's and a coin collector since the 1960's. I specialize in U.S. Silver Coins and have an active online website -- The Working Man's Rare Coins -- http://www.workingmancoins.com -- offering information and inventory in U.S. coins.

Organizations I belong to :
American Numismatic Association Member #187770
Michigan State Numismatic Society Member #8255
Florida United Numismatics Member #19710
Monroe Coin Club Treasurer
Lincoln Coin Club Board Member
WINS Member #14
CoinMasters Member #1814

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